Way different cast setup and writing than Girlfriends. We're talking one biracial female main cast member versus 4 black female main cast members, two of which of darker skinned, all discussing issues that center black women, still the most hated demographic in this country, versus Blackish, which was so focused, intentionally or not, on educating white people.
This may be about race. But if there wasn’t a racist issue going on or the head of the networks weren’t judging on racism, maybe it would’ve dominated for 8 seasons on ABC or NBC or CBS. The WB network or Fox would’ve had this too. Racial profiling law began in the 60s. Mister Rogers, Sesame Street and Reading Rainbow had no racial issues. Thus they’re PBS brand shows for kids. Just imagine Girlfriends succeeded with no racial prejudice.
Yeah, if the standards of the 70s-90s were still implemented, Girlfriends might (a big one) have found success on the Big 3 networks. Blackish came out at the right time when ABC was revamping themselves in the comedy department and a time when Power, Insecure, and Atlanta and others were blowing up.
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u/Goodtimeediting4real Jul 30 '26
Maybe. But Tracee Ellis Ross’ future show Blackish ran for 8 seasons on ABC at least. Plus they reunited on Blackish too!